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Michael W. Scott

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CRD#: 1320011
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Professional summary


Being a previously registered professional could mean that this person is no longer operating under the supervision of the SEC or FINRA.

That means that the Securities and Exchange Commission may not be able to oversee the services that this specific professional is providing.

Michael Wesley Scott, who also goes by Mike Scott, was a registered financial professional .

Michael is a previously registered financial professional and started their career in finance in 1984. Michael had worked at 6 firms and has passed the Series 63, SIE and Series 7 exams.

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Are you a "fiduciary"?
No

Aliases


Mike Scott

Other business activities


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The advisor shows no other business activity.

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CRS (Client Relationship Summary)


The CRS(Customer Relationship Summary) document is not provided.

Certified licenses


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None

Experience


Past

December 3, 2012 - January 7, 2020

HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 45995
WAYNE, PA
Past

March 31, 1999 - December 3, 2012

GLOBAL ATLANTIC DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

BD
CRD#: 8326
HARTFORD, CT
Past

March 1, 1995 - December 3, 1998

BOFA DISTRIBUTORS, INC.

BD
CRD#: 30683
BOSTON, MA
Past

February 2, 1990 - March 1, 1995

COLONIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES

BD
CRD#: 25929
Past

November 5, 1986 - February 2, 1990

COLONIAL INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.

BD
CRD#: 167
Past

November 21, 1984 - September 25, 1986

EDWARD JONES

BD
CRD#: 250

State Registrations and Notice Filings


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This advisor is not registered in any state.

Exams


State Security Law Exam
RR
Series 63
Date: 12/21/1984
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination
General Industry/Product Exam
General Industry/Product Exam

Current Firm


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HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC | HARTFORD INVESTMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC | HARTFORD INVESTMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPANY

CRD#: 45995 / SEC#: 801-53584, 8-51290

BD
Broker-Dealer Firm Regulated by FINRA (Philadelphia district office)
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Contact information


Main Address
690 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087
Mailing Address
690 Lee Road, Wayne, PA 19087
Phone number
(610) 386-4088
Established
Delaware since 10/01/2001
Firm type
Limited Liability Company
Fiscal year end
December
Firm Size
Medium
# of Employees

FINRA licenses (53 States and Territories)


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Documents


Latest Form ADV

Part 2 Brochures

HARTFORD INVESTMENT FINANCIAL SERVICES, LLC ADV PART 2A (3/30/2012)

Direct owners and executive officers


NamePositionCRD#
HARTFORD FUNDS MANAGEMENT GROUP, INCOWNER OF HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC
DIVALERIO, ANDREWFINOP, CONTROLLER, VICE PRESIDENT7634048
FROST, GREGORY A.CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, SR. MANAGING DIRECTOR2864924
FURLONG, AMY NICOLECHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, BOARD MANAGER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT4835814
GARGER, WALTER FRANCISGENERAL COUNSEL AND MANAGING DIRECTOR4753411
JEFFERSON, KERAYA SHERIECHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER, VICE PRESIDENT5046523
JORENS, KATHLEEN ETREASURER, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT6145607
MACKAY, JONATHAN ROBERTCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PRESIDENT3136624
MELCHER, JOSEPH GARYAML OFFICER, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT3152206
SWANSON, MARTIN ALLENCHIEF MARKETING OFFICER, VICE PRESIDENT1414020

Disclosures


Regulatory Event3
Arbitration1

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Company Information


HARTFORD FUNDS DISTRIBUTORS, LLC

CRD#: 45995

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